Field Security Liaison Officer - Civil-Military Coordination

About the role

The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) provides leadership, operational support and oversight of the UN Security Management System globally. This position is based in East Jerusalem, within the UNDSS Israel and the Occupied Territory (IOPT) office, and is reported to the Head of the liaison team under the Principal Security Adviser. It is a "B" hardship and family duty station. The officer facilitates communication with the military forces present in the area of responsibility to resolve operational issues and supports access, civil-military coordination and security coordination mechanisms.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain communication and networks with senior Israeli Defense Forces officers from COGAT, the CLA in Gaza and the ICA in the West Bank for security coordination.
• Support existing access, civil-military and security coordination mechanisms by advising on security procedures and inclusive risk management solutions.
• Take part in meetings, working groups and consultations with UN agencies and humanitarian partners to coordinate humanitarian operations amid heavy military operations and political dynamics.
• Contribute to inclusive risk management strategies, identify early signals and emerging threats, and prepare, review and implement security planning and risk management documents.
• Advise on the inclusion of security in all UN activities and programmes, and advise line managers on security coordination.
• Identify bottlenecks in civil-military coordination and propose improvements, including technical assistance in designing new coordination systems.
• Make frequent field visits to maintain dialogue with relevant authorities and perform other functions as directed.

Required profile

• Knowledge of civil-military coordination and security risk management.
• Ability to produce assessments, reports and papers on security coordination issues.
• Effective communication, client orientation and ability to build trust with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to make quick decisions in emergencies and to manage several high-level projects in fast-changing contexts.
• Commitment to gender equality and respectful engagement with diversity.